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Permitless Carry in Tennessee Concerns Police
A Tennessee law that went into effect on July 1, 2021, allows Tennessee residents to carry firearms without the need for a permit....


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Negotiating a Plea Deal
Just like the terms suggests, a plea bargain serves as a type of negotiation between the parties involved with the case, specifically...


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What is Grand Theft in Murfreesboro
Grand theft charges in the state of Tennessee actually have a very low qualification threshold. While it’s understandable to assume grand...


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What is a Felony in Tennessee
As with most states, felony crimes in the state of Tennessee classifies legal wrongdoing as either a felony or a misdemeanor. A felony...


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What is Drug Trafficking in Tennessee
While drug trafficking can occur in any U.S. state, the penalties for the crime can vary depending on location and a variety of other...


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What Is Probable Cause?
Generally speaking, probable cause means that a reasonable person would believe that a crime has taken place. Probable cause is a...


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What Is a DUI Class in Tennessee
Have you heard about taking a DUI Class in Tennessee? In addition to the fines and penalties that result from being convicted of driving...


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Blood Test Versus Breath Test
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a crime that has major ramifications if convicted. Police who suspect you of DUI may ask you to...


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When is Shoplifting a Serious Crime?
While even misdemeanor shoplifting charges can result in jail time, the crime becomes more serious as the value of the stolen items goes...


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What is Violating Probation?
While the conditions of an individual’s probation sentence will vary for every situation, it may help to think of the probation system as...


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Possible Defenses against Drug Possession
Even outside the state of Tennessee, law enforcement tends to take a zero-tolerance policy regarding drug possession charges. But while...


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Avoid the Chances of a DUI
It is important to avoid the chances of a DUI by making smart decisions. Because Driving under the Influence (DUI) is a serious crime in...


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Does DUI Mean Drugs, Too?
While driving under the influence, or DUI, generally gets used as a term to describe drunk driving, a DUI can apply whenever the driver...


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Penalties for Sexual Assault Crimes
Sexual assault crimes carry some of the heaviest penalties in the criminal justice system, both in the immediate and the future. While...


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Penalties for Sexual Assault Crimes
Sexual assault crimes carry some of the heaviest penalties in the criminal justice system , both in the immediate and the future. While...


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What Can Be Considered an Assault?
The primary factor that decides whether a charge qualifies as “assault” comes down to intention. No Jokes Allowed? It’s important to note...


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Will I Lose My Driver’s License if Convicted of a DUI?
First of all, it’s important to note the penalties for being convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) depend on the location and...


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When to Ask for a Lawyer during DUI stop?
There’s an old saying that “only the guilty ask for a lawyer.” That old saying has never been true. The right to legal representation...


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Types of Drug Offenses
While the list of controlled and illegal substances applies to a variety of drugs, the specific type of drug charges tend to be fairly...


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Can Police Search My Car in a DUI Stop
To be brief, yes, but that answer does come with a few conditions that have to be considered in every situation. Generally speaking, a...
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